The actor’s namesake, 19, was detained for taking ill*gal drugs.

On Tuesday, July 26, the accused, John Lloyd Cruz y Dequino, was found in San Andres Bukid, Manila, in possession of ill*gal substances.

According to philstar.com’s report, John Lloyd was taken into custody by the police at approximately 5 a.m.

Shabu in the form of at least three plastic sachets, each weighing roughly two grams and having a street value of around PHP 13,000, was seized from the suspect.

According to the law, anybody found guilty of producing ill*gal dr*gs, importing dang*rous drugs, or running a drug den risks the possibility of death as well as a fine between P500k and P10 million.

On the other side, anyone found guilty of importing or selling drug precursors, shielding offenders, or operating in a drug den may face a sentence of 12 years and a day to 20 years in jail as well as a penalty of P100,000 to P500,000.

If the sale or delivery took place within 100 meters of a school, if a child was directly engaged in handling dangerous substances, or if the offender was a mentally ill person, the maximum sentence would be applied.

The actor John Lloyd Cruz, meantime, is regarded as one of the best actor in the country. He has won several awards and honors during his acting career.